Let's solve the worksheet step by step. The task is to
fill in the blanks using the prepositions:
in, next to, behind, on, above, in front of
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1. The duck is ________ the door.
- Look at the image: The duck is
standing beside the door.
- It’s not inside, on top, or behind — it's
next to the door.
✔ Answer: next to
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2. The snake is ________ the bed.
- The snake is
lying on top of the bed.
- So, the correct preposition is
on.
✔ Answer: on
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3. The deer is ________ of the tree.
- The deer is standing
facing the tree, with its back to us and the tree in front of it.
- This means the deer is
in front of the tree.
✔ Answer: in front of
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4. The cow is ________ the table.
- The cow is
standing on top of the table.
- So, the correct word is
on.
✔ Answer: on
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5. The squirrel is ________ the box.
- The squirrel is
sitting on top of the box.
- So, the correct preposition is
on.
✔ Answer: on
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6. The cat is sitting ________ to the dog.
- The cat is
beside the dog, right next to it.
- The phrase "next to" fits perfectly here.
✔ Answer: next to
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
next to
2.
on
3.
in front of
4.
on
5.
on
6.
next to
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🔍 Explanation Summary:
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In: inside something (e.g., in a box)
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On: on top of a surface (e.g., on the table)
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Behind: at the back of
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In front of: facing toward something
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Next to: beside, adjacent
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Above: higher than (not used here)
All answers are based on the visual positions in the images.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet on prepositions.
